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CYCA’s Kairos Racing take major honour at 2026 Australian Sailing Awards

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The CYCA’s Kairos Racing team has taken out the prestigious Team of the Year award at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards in a glittering event in Sydney last Friday.…

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